Wow !.
That is the Bluff Park in Long Beach ( Ocean Ave & Redondo ).
The fellow on the right is Dick Vader.
I still see him occasionally at the Bluff Park - less often lately.
I think he is a regular attendee at Tuesday night meeting at Dr. Marty Nation's clinic.

Vintage?
Thats the whole problem with getting involved with a young sport. lol
At least I can say I could not buy beer in 1988...
but I could get into an "R" rated movie.
and vote.
Thanks for the link, great article